Faith - Learning – Service
Saint Paul Catholic School in Kensington, a Pre-K3 through 8th grade school is seeking a Third Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate must be a certified elementary education teacher, be a collaborator and team player with our talented team of teachers, follow the Catholic mission of the school, and have a thorough knowledge of the academic and social-emotional needs of Third Grade students. Candidates must be Catholic, as the teacher will be teaching 3rd Grade Religion during the students' year of Sacramental preparation. We are a school of 265 students and growing. We are an inclusive school with a highly diverse student body and do not discriminate based on race, sex, or religious background. A cover letter and resume can be sent to Principal Jill Conaway at [email protected].
Candidates will be expected to:
Incorporate Catholic values and Gospel teachings across all subject areas, not just during Religion class.
Lead daily classroom prayer, prepare students for school-wide liturgies, and accompany the class to Mass.
Exemplify Christian living in and out of the classroom, fostering a "Christ-centered" environment.
Teach core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies) following the AOH Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) curriculum standards.
Modify teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.
Develop engaging, structured lesson plans that utilize various instructional materials and educational technology (e.g., Google Classroom, SMART boards).
Create a safe, disciplined, and "loving" learning environment that promotes student responsibility and self-esteem.
Establish clear expectations for student conduct in alignment with Archdiocesan policies.
Maintain a visually stimulating and organized classroom that maximizes instructional time.
Conduct regular formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student achievement.
Maintain open, professional communication with families through conferences, emails, and progress reports.
Participate in faculty meetings, grade-level planning, and school-wide committees.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s in education or a related field is preferred.
Current Connecticut Certification.
Experience in Catholic Schools is desirable.
Other Required Qualifications:
A love for young people.
A strong understanding of first graders’ developmental stages.
Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
Practicing member of a faith community in good standing with the Parish.
Able to work with school technology (Google Classroom, SMART Boards).
Effective communicator, both oral and written, who is a well-organized professional with great attention to details.
Understands and completely embraces the St. Paul School Mission and appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholic identity, which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral, and social behavior of its students, staff and volunteers.
MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Paul School is a Catholic community dedicated to sharing our faith with others. In the ongoing process of educating the whole child, we support the development of our students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. As 21st century learners and problem solvers, our students strive to be models of Christ, moral leaders in service to others, and creators of a more humane and just world.
